By the numbers

23

Consecutive games with a hit against the Yankees by Toronto outfielder Alex Rios.

900

Number of consecutive errorless fielding chances for Detroit second baseman Placido Polanco, extending his major league record.

526

Number of career saves for San Diego’s Trevor Hoffman, the all-time leader.

7

Number of pitchers used by Atlanta in a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh after starter Mike Hampton was scratched from his first start in more than two years with a chest injury suffered in pregame warmups.